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Re: car roller

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Subject: Re: car roller
From: Doug Hamilton <douglasehamilton@shaw.ca>
Date: Tue, 02 Apr 2002 19:51:26 -0700
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Here is a link to the item I was looking for, turns out I found 
directions to on a Sunbeam Alpine list they where discussing it in 1999.
http://www.liqui-technik.com/Kipp1_e.html
There was also the below discussion on a book that shows how to make 
your own.

> If you have welding equipment, you can build your own pretty cheaply.  
> See Tom Brownell's book HOW TO RESTORE YOUR COLLECTOR CAR.  $20 from 
> Classic Autobooks or your local bookstore.
>
> There is an excellent book out which covers all aspects of auto restoration
> including the fabrication of an inexpensive frame tilter which uses five
> discarded rims - four mounted to the car, one cut into half circles which are
> welded to the rims on the side of the car which is going to be on the ground.
>  Two long levers/stabilizers are then welded onto these half rims.  On the
> other side of the car( the side in the air) a length of angle Iron is welded
> between the two rims and a sling or hoist is affixed for additional safety.
>  You will need a welder, or at least acces to one.  The book is called "How
> to restore your collector car" by Tom Brownwell for $19.95 by Motor books
> International of Osceloa, Wisconsin 1-800-826-6600.  (book No.  107702AP)
>   This book is money well spent.  It also covers inexpensive methods to
> remove  rust and make your own parts cleaning/stripping tank with a cheapo
> cleaning solution.
>  
> The frame tilter is set up for bolt on wheels, but the design can easily
> beadapted for wire wheels.  If your chasis is really rotten and you are
> cutting out the sills, this might be a better design than the rotisserie
> design thats been mentioned, because it won't allow the car  to bend or flex
> under its own weight.  Chris Happy/Strange doesn't think this will be a
> problem though.
>  
> I can fax you a copy of the relevant pages from the book if you need them.
>  Let us know how you make out,  I have the same road to travel and would be
> very interested in your project.
>  
> Good luck.
> Brian Corrigan
>  
> 72 MGB-GT      67 Alpine MkV project car

Fred provided a link to the Accessilbesystems Easy Tilter
http://www.accessiblesystems.com/60Degrees.htm
It functions much like the above unit but is a little bulkier.

Thanks to all

Doug Hamilton

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